Sous Chef

Job Description

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at [Community Name].

As Sous Chef, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As Sous Chef oversees and assists all food production, food presentation, and all back-of-the-house activity. Expected to meet or exceed community food service standards at all times, adhering to budgetary requirements, and help manage kitchen operations in a cost effective manner.

Position Highlights:

• Status: FULL TIME
• Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Location: 6333 S. 91st
  
  E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133
• Rate of Pay: $20 per hour

What You’ll Do:

• Assists chef with planning, staffing, organizing and coordinating the preparation of all meals in all levels of care.
• Helps planning menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
• Assisted living food requirements as it pertains to state standards.
• Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
• Assists chef with time clock management as it relates to labor actuals. These are completed on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with budget.
• Ensures compliance with Resident dietary restrictions as it pertains to community
• Observes/and works side by side with workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Gives instructions to cooking staff in fine points of cooking.
• Assists chef with Inventorying food items monthly in the community
• Create custom holiday menus
• Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Associate’s degree in culinary arts program preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager in a food service environment.
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course.
• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

Why Join Us:

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for ! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging…